Ashtyn is my eldest niece and she has the gift of effervescence in spades. Recently, she, and her Scottish beau, were married in Edinburgh but have now returned to Australia to settle in Perth.
There is something so sparkling about Ashtyn that, no matter what anyone else is going through, she lightens it up with her smile, her positivity and her wisdom. As her aunt, I respect her and applaud her for all of her accomplishments and for her ability to love each individual in her ever-expanding family, not just with sentiment but with a roll-icky humour. She actually reminds me sometimes of my own father, “Dad” who died before ever seeing her. Dad was mostly pretty serious, but when he broke out into humour it was amazing.
Ashtyn’s humour is contagious; she has a way of making you feel good even when you are feeling bad and I now realise that she is the epitomy of effervescence.
Happy birthday, Ashtyn!
jmgoyder 
Any chance you could bottle some of that effervescence? 😉
I’d make a fortune!
Happy Birthday Ashton! And oh my that cake looks like a celebration all by it’s self. I wish we could share virtually! 🙂
And that was just one of many cakes!
Many cakes is a very good thing. 😉 Until you get on the scale. Or try to button your pants.
happy birthday from far away. ashtyn )
Thanks Beth!
She has such an infectious smile… all who are around her likely smile automatically…. Diane
Yes her attitude to life is contagious.
That cake looks amazing! Happy Birthday to Ashtyn. Lovely smile. 🙂
Thanks and I will tell her to read these comments.
She sounds as beautiful as she looks.
How lucky your family is to have her settling in her home state (as opposed to overseas). Hope she had a wonderful day on her birthday.
Yes we have missed her.
she even looks bubbly
I know!
Happy birthday to your niece! She has a smile that definitely lights up the room and has those sparkly eyes that are very rare. That cake is quite the showstopper itself, it looks yummy!
Thanks Laurie!
With all her “spirit” – you should break out some champagne! She definitely sparkles in that picture and sounds like a gem. 🙂
A real gem all right!
Happy birthday Ashtyn
Thanks Terry.
Oh I shouldn’t… well maybe just a half slice – cake looks delish! Happy Birthday Ashtyn!
Thanks Diana.
She radiates. And, is beautiful. Now, an important question, what’s in that cake? Ice cream? Looks so yummy. 🙂
I think it was icecream!
Great picture.
Great girl.
Julie, I would like to extend my wishes that her Birthday was wonderful beyond expectations. She is a very lovely young lady, and that smile could warm the coldest of hearts. Having someone that joyful around makes everything else so much better. Happy Birthday Ashlyn. Take care, Bill
Thanks Bill.
I like the look of that cake, hope she had a bloody great birthday
She did!
Such a nice thing to say! I’m going to have to look up what effervescence actually means, I’m assuming it’s something good hahahahaha. That’s nice that I remind u of grandad no one has said that before. Love u xx
Your mother gave me the word!